DressageDaily: FEI World Cup Dressage Final Welcomes Offield Farms as 2005 Presenting Sponsor

Thursday March 24, 2005

FEI World Cup Dressage Final Welcomes Offield Farms as 2005 Presenting Sponsor

United States to Host Top Euoprean Rivals

Rodrigo Pessoa At the FEI World Cup Finals, the brightest American stars will face-off against their top rivals from Europe and around the world. In addition to the world-class competition, spectators will enjoy fabulous entertainment as only Las Vegas, the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” can deliver.

The FEI World Cup Jumping Final, started in 1979, is an annual showdown among the world’s best jumping horses and riders. Approximately 45 riders qualify from 13 leagues around the world. In the 26 finals held through 2004, United States riders have emerged with the most titles, having won the championship seven times.

This marks the sixth FEI World Cup Jumping Final to be held in the United States, following Finals in Baltimore in 1980, Tampa in 1989, Del Mar, CA in 1992 and the two in Las Vegas in 2000 and 2003.

Las Vegas Events, Inc. (LVE), producer of 2005 FEI World Cup Finals, was founded in 1983. LVE has grown with Las Vegas as the city has emerged as one of the world’s top special event and resort destinations. A private, not-for-profit organization, LVE is funded by hotel room tax and serves as the exclusive major special events agency for the city. In its 21-year history, Las Vegas Events has produced, presented or supported more than 200 events, which have driven more than 2.5 million visitors to the area, resulting in an economic impact of more than $700 million.